Sr. Durability Test and Thermal Performance Test Manager

Hyundai Motor Company • California City, CA

98d • $170,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Senior Manager for the Durability Test and Thermal Performance Test Department. The Durability Test and Thermal Performance Test Department consists of a Durability Team, which focuses on full-vehicle durability testing and product assurance, and a Thermal Systems Team, which oversees testing and development efforts concerning the performance of integrated thermal management systems for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis NA vehicle models, accounting for the weather and road conditions that are specific to the North American market. The Sr. Durability Test and Thermal Performance Test Manager would oversee and support the respective team efforts of the Durability and Thermal Systems Teams of enhancing vehicle durability and the performance of integrated thermal management systems for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis North American vehicles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field of study.
• 15+ years of vehicle testing and development experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing and testing vehicle durability and/or the performance of integrated thermal management systems.
• 5+ years of experience managing engineers.
• Experience in gathering in-vehicle objective measurements.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle durability, thermal systems, powertrain systems, chassis systems, and body systems development.
• Understanding of durability and thermal simulation systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, R, and Python.
• Adept at working with automotive data acquisition tools and sensors.
• Data and root cause analysis skills.
• Comfortable operating in settings with extreme temperatures and high altitudes.
• Familiarity with Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills.
• Project management experience.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field of study.
• Documented professional high-performance vehicle driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical guidance for the multidisciplinary Durability Test and Thermal Performance Test Team in testing, tuning, and development efforts concerning vehicle durability and the performance of integrated thermal management systems.
• Manage engineering groups and their evaluation, testing, tuning, and countermeasure development efforts within the Durability Test and Thermal Performance Test Department.
• Lead all prototype and pilot vehicle durability testing projects, including general durability, powertrain durability, corrosion testing, product assurance testing, countermeasure development, and test mode development.
• Oversee all thermal systems testing, tuning, and development activities in support of prototype and pilot vehicle development.
• Lead benchmarking efforts concerning competitors' vehicles to gauge their level of durability and performance of their integrated thermal management systems.
• Align the department's goals and objectives with the corporate direction and see them to completion.
• Continuously improve the department's testing resources, capabilities, and procedures.
• Oversee vehicle lifecycle for the Durability test fleet, including operation, security, regulatory compliance, and inventory management.
• Develop and manage the department's strategies, plans, human resources, and budgets.
• Guide the development of technical and soft-skills training plans for engineers and managers.
• Mentor direct reports and recruit new technical talent.
• Oversee customer feedback analysis and research activities.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing throughout the division and with counterpart teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support for vehicle durability and integrated thermal management system performance-related deficiencies.
• Support the identification and development of new technologies, strategies, and test methods.
• Work with the Legal and Purchasing departments to develop and maintain contracts with technical outsourcing providers.
• Write proposals, manage the department's budget, and research and negotiate potential outsourcing vendors.
• Work with multi-functional teams to plan and implement testing facility improvements.
• Plan and propose new and updated test facilities to meet the evolving needs of new mobility technologies.
• Lead the creation and presentation of clear and concise project statuses via technical reports.
• Travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally, to support product development and testing efforts.

Benefits

• Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family.
• 100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays.
• Competitive Salaries.
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits.
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Flexible Work Hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree